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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2001A6 AVANT QUATTROREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 14 (4.2L V8 5V (ENGINE CODE: BAS)ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCKENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLINGVIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGINSTALLING
2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro
Vibration damper, removing and installing: Installing
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Audi allroad, 2004 Audi allroad, and 2003 Audi allroad. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Install in reverse order, note the following:
- Make exclusive use of genuine bolts when installing vibration damper. See Parts catalog.
- Vibration damper can only be installed in one position (pay attention to dowel sleeve)
- Install ribbed belt. See INSTALLINGΒ .
- Install lock carrier with attachments.
See LOCK CARRIER WITH ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Allow stop for torque reaction support to settle on rubber buffer for torque reaction support and tighten bolts (arrows) to 28 Nm.
- Install front bumper.
See FRONT BUMPER .
- Adjust headlights.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.